Brock Lesnar Pre-Recorded Segment On SmackDown So He Could Leave Early

Brock Lesnar was absent from WWE television after dropping the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 36. That changed at WWE SummerSlam, where he made his shocking return to WWE television and confronted Roman Reigns. He officially came back as a babyface, much to the delight of fans.

Brock Lesnar confronted Roman Reigns for a WWE Universal Title match on last month’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown at Madison Square Garden and got his wish as well.

During this week’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, Brock Lesnar interrupted Kayla Braxton’s interview with Jeff Hardy and announced that he is a free agent.

According to PWInsider, Brock Lesnar left the arena after attacking the Bloodline earlier in the night and that his segment with Jeff Hardy was pre-taped.

Brock Lesnar is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WWE Crown Jewel on October 21st in Saudi Arabia. It remains to be seen who will win the match.

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